127 complaints reported

2015 Jeep Cherokee UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
127
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Jul 2025

Transmission issue, vehicle bucks or jolts when accelerating appears there is a recall for this but my VIN shows I am not recalled but other 2015 Jeep Cherokees were affected. How can I get this fixed since it was a recall? Cooling goes in and out. This was a recall and it said it was repaired back in 2015 but since 2015 the year I bought the car, I have experienced cooling issues. I bought my car brand new.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jul 2025
Jun 2025

On [XXX] I was leaving a Nebraska residence to return to Montana. During the trip I had to stop on the highway because the lift gate released and flew open at 55 mph. At that time I pulled over and the gate would not close. I tried several times to close it and so did other drivers who stopped to help me. At that time the resolution was to disconnect the battery and then reconnect. This helped. Upon returning home there was discussion with other drivers on my policy that stated they have had the same issue on prior dates in the last 6 months. The lift gate mechanism has been recalled and replaced on this vehicle on two occasions but the latching mechanism is the issue for this vehicle. To unlatch while in transit and not relatch make it a hazard. Conversations with local shops do not result in a resolution. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: May 2025
May 2025

The vehicle was recalled but it's been six months and the part is still not available and we are unable to renew the registration due to the part not being available.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Sep 2024
Nov 2024

On approximately [XXX], I got a warning notification on my console that said "4 wheel drive needs to be serviced". We took our vehicle immediately into the Lithia Ram of Tri Cities Ram Dealership in Kennewick Washington and was told they will order the part. We did not hear from them and my husband went back to the dealership in two weeks and they told us that we had an appointment with them that morning for them to run a diagnostic on our 2015 Jeep. We did not know that (their employee had forgotten to write it on his business card) and they had forgotten to tell us of that appointment. They rescheduled for 2 weeks later for August 29, 2024. They ran the diagnostic on the car and was advised it was a recall on a ptu on the 4 wheel drive unit. They said we could drive it, but no more than 50 miles. I now drive this vehicle very little because I am afraid that the transmission will fail. We have patiently waited and was advised the part would be in on November 20, 2024. We text them today and was told that they they apologize for the delay in ordering the part and the ptu part is pending January 15, 2025 now to submit an order. They blame Chrysler for the delay of getting the ptu part. The warning notification comes up on my front screen that the "4 wheel drive needs to be serviced" when I drive the car less than one half a mile to the grocery store. I am very afraid that the transmission will fail when I am crossing a busy street and will be hit by another car. I will stop driving my car. I never received a recall notice. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2024
Oct 2024

UNKNOWN Over the past year, my vehicle has unexpectedly stalled on the highway while traveling at high speeds. This alarming situation has occurred multiple times, leaving me and my passengers in precarious circumstances. Luckily I have been able to avoid hitting other vehicles while moving to the roadside. I believe these incidents are linked to a manufacturing defect within the transmission system, a concern for many Jeep Cherokee owners. For instance, numerous reports on forums like Jeep Forum and NHTSA's website detail similar experiences, with owners describing sudden stalls and transmission issues resulting in dangerous situations. I originally brought my vehicle in on June 21, 2023, where a diagnostic was performed. Jeep recommended repairing the cooling system and changing additional parts, which we did with our trusted mechanic at a cost of $972.37. Unfortunately, the problem of stalling persists. We took the car to the Jeep Dealership and now on October 24, 2024, Jeep has sent me a list of repairs needed totally $9516 to again supposedly fix the issue of the car stalling while driving. The 2015 Jeep Cherokee should now be on the road. I feel strongly that the car should be recalled. Regardless of the fact that the car is no longer under warranty, I have maintained the car with proper maintenence and this should not be happening to any car.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Oct 2024
Sep 2024

I’m not sure what component failed as it is linked to many. My 4 wheel drive is out. The differential pump needs to be replaced. It is available for inspection. My safety was put at risk by my car slipping and I drove into a curb thankfully no one was hurt! I took it into my repair shop and it was confirmed the differential pump needs to be replaced. None of the federal employees had to investigate the car as it wasn’t in an accident. There is a 4 month wait time to get my part so this must be an issue with lots of jeep owners! My service 4 wheel drive light would go on and off when hitting bumps a week before this happened. It still goes on and off as I can’t get it replaced because I cannot obtain the part because it’s on back order for four months! Please help us keep owners get this problem resolved!

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Aug 2024
Jul 2024

I was notified of the recall on my Jeep :safety recall campaign 49A/23V-338 I took time off work to bring it due to the dealership never having business hours outside of 9-5 ( I work the same ). I was told that the part needed was not available and they had no projected time frame to fix it . Now fast forward to yesterday I get another card for the same thing . At least 7 months passed I guess the good thing is my car hasn’t burned but if this is urgent why do big companies get away with doing nothing . This make has had multiple recalls in the few years I had it .

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Oct 2023
Apr 2024

Liftgate sometimes works and sometimes does not, having to "reset" defective liftgate by pulling fuse and disconnecting battery and let set overnight

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Aug 2023
Apr 2024

Door latch mechanism doesn't work under 32 degrees. Have been both locked out of and in vehicle. Once the door opens it will not latch to close. I took it to my local dealer Empire Jeep and they jammed grease in the door latch in 2023 which seemed to work for the season but again this year they did the same and that quick fix no longer works. Now I have to take it in to have the door torn apart, estimated time 2 hours and approximately $200.00 for labor. Why do I have to pay this if this is solely a Jeep issue? I've never had this happen to any other vehicle I've owned.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2023
Feb 2024

Jeep has failed to correct the recall from May 2023 due to the powered lift gate module even though the recall states that a vehicle fire may occur. Since Feb 10 I have not been able lower the lift gate without manually pushing it down and it will not lock. Dealer has no answer and Chrysler says they have not fix yet. Fire? The recall states to not park inside a building. I think this is serious enough

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Oct 2024
Nov 2023

It has multiple errors on the vehicle. What the dealership did find was a short circuit on the PTU (power transfer unit module). When the PTU short circuited it took out the DTCM (drivetrain control module).and it needs to replace .

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Nov 2023
Nov 2023

The following NHTSA Recall Number23V-338 was issued on May 11, 2023 and has not yet been resolved. The manufacturer is stating that parts are not available. It is pertinent that the manufacturer be pressured to provide the final resolution to this issue immediately as the risk for fire is extremely high.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Nov 2023
Oct 2023

The recall on my vehicle has still not been remedied, nor have I received any information in regards to this recall outside of news coverage and my own checking.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Nov 2023
Sep 2023

I've read all of these complaints online about issues with the same situation that I'm having issues with. Everyone that owns a Jeep is having the same issue. With the service shifter light, it comes on often after 12000 miles. Being put on the vehicle in everyone's statement is the same. What is it going to take for someone to look within this issue? To see why our service shifter light keeps coming on. After so many miles, I have had this issue serviced in the last three years 3 times. Why isn't the complaints enough for this to go into a recall status. It is unsafe for us to keep driving our families around in these vehicles And this issue keeps coming about what if this issue starts, causing other issues within the vehicle? To shut off, while were on the road driving to our destinations. How and when what? We get a piece of mind from having to deal with this situation, Day in and Day Out. If any proof of this situation is needed to be shown, there is no pictures in my phone only proof I have is through the dealership who's had the replace it 3 times

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2021
Sep 2023

Service at Jeep Cherokee dealership is telling me my PTU needs to be replaced in my 2015 Jeep Cherokee. There is a recall for the PTU on similar jeeps from 2014 to 2018, but mine is not in the recall. It seems mine should be, as a similar issue.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2023
Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contacted stated that while refueling, he became aware of smoke underneath the hood. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jul 2023
Jul 2023

While we were driving to the store, the front sunroof popped and then exploded. Glass shards fell onto my husband and myself and the loud bang sounded like a gun.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Sep 2023
Jun 2023

I received a recall notice from JEEP for "2.4L In-use NOx - catalyst efficiency". When I call the number provided (847) 649-6660, they tell me they don't have the part in stock and to call back in 3 weeks. After months of this repeated process I called JEEP's main customer service number and they basically told me too bad and gave me a bunch of different numbers to call but all of them tell me there's nothing they can do and its possible that I can go to another state or that they might be able to get the parts by December at one of the Illinois locations. I can't make a scheduled appointment or be put on a wait list. These Jeep dealerships are purposely putting people in safety risk because they don't make money doing the recall and are getting away with it by saying "we don't have the parts, call back in a month" knowing people will get frustrated and never get it done.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jun 2023
May 2023

The vehicle lift gate gets stuck, and will not open or close properly via the button. I have to manually close it.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: May 2023
Mar 2023

On 2 different occasions in the past three weeks, the vehicle has stalled while driving. The instrument panel flashed a Parking Brake Warning each time and then the warning went off. The instrument panel also flashed a transmission warning twice. Each time were driving in traffic when the car just shut off. We took it to the local dealership, they reset the transmission and sent the car home. The car did the same thing 3 more times since the "fix". It has since been towed back to the dealership for repairs.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Oct 2023
Feb 2023

Received safety recall notice in June 2023. Signed up 6/30/2023 Ref # 85688012 to be notified of when defect for power liftgate module would be fixed. May lead to vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. Still shows remedy is not currently available. Thought it would be corrected by the end of July. This problem has not been addressed in a timely matter.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jun 2023
Sep 2022

I am not sure if it is my PTU system but my vehicle shuts off when I am at a stop or idling. It is very unsafe to drive and could cause collision. I took it to a local shop and the owner said the scanner read nothing! Something is wrong if my car continues to completely shut off while in drive.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Feb 2022
Jun 2022

I have had issues with the front end (wheels/suspension/drive train) doing a severe wobble, which has gotten worse over the years, since mid 2016. It started when my Jeep only had approximately 45,000 miles on it. It is worse when I am going at speeds of 55 mph and over, when in a curve and when hitting a bump/pothole. It is so bad at times that it feels as though the front end of the car is going to come off. This is a hazard when driving and I am concerned that eventually myself or someone else is going to get seriously injured or worse. I have told the dealership service departments, that I have been to over the years, about it and they can never seem to recreate the issue nor find any problems. One of these individuals went as far as to say, "it is supposed to do that, that is how it corrects itself" (which I do not believe for a minute).

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: May 2016
Mar 2022

3g sprint went away in the middle of January this year 2022..So did the uconnect 911 safety button, which means when a emergency happens there is NO way to get help now..jeep/uconnect has NO update NO fix to the problem..this is a safety issue in my opinion.. also the app does not work and you can not remote start, lock or unlock your car which also could be a safety issue in a bad situation.. I have contacted jeep FCA and unconnect and they dont seen to care..buy a new car they said..

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Dec 2022
Feb 2022

Screen said Service Shifter while driving, all gears lit up red.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Incident: Jan 2022

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The 2015 Jeep Cherokee has 127 UNKNOWN OR OTHER complaints on file. 2 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.